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Why I'm Proud to Work with the Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) 💪 As both a woman entrepreneur and a team member at CanWCC, I've seen firsthand the incredible impact that happens when we support and advocate women in business. Here's what makes CanWCC truly unique: 1. Focus on Women Entrepreneurs and Equity-Deserving Groups 2. Advocacy for Equity and Inclusion 3. Holistic Support for Entrepreneurs 4. Collaboration with Experts and Organizations 5. Community-Driven Approach 6. Innovative Programs (like Flip The Script) The Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce isn't just another business organization - it's a powerful community that's actively working to transform the Canadian economy to one that prioritizes equity and inclusion. Did you know? Women-owned businesses contribute over $150 billion to our economy annually, yet we still face unique challenges in accessing capital, resources, and opportunities. I highly recommend you join and/or support our women-identified and non-binary entreprenurs: https://canwcc.ca/join #CanWCC #WomenInBusiness #CanadianBusiness #WomenSupportingWomen #Entrepreneurship #nonbinary #advocacy #femalefounders #entrepreneurs #smallbusiness

Every year, the NC Women Business Owners Hall of Fame celebrates the incredible achievements of women entrepreneurs across North Carolina. But did you know that the winners are not chosen by board members, the event committee, or current inductees? Instead, a dedicated, independent Selection Committee chosen each year and chaired by our Board Treasurer Johnny Bass, rigorously reviews each nomination. Here's a glimpse into our comprehensive selection process: 🔍 Confidential Evaluation: Each committee member privately reviews and evaluates nominees based on each nominee’s body of work, entrepreneurial success, advocacy, and community involvement. 🗳️ Multi-Round Voting: Through multiple rounds of confidential voting, nominees are carefully considered. An "Evident Selection" requires a minimum of four votes from the seven voting members, ensuring only the most outstanding candidates are inducted. 🌟 Diverse Representation: The committee is also charged with reviewing each year’s class as a whole, ensuring that it represents a variety of industries, communities, and demographics in order to accurately reflect the diversity and strength of women's entrepreneurship in NC. The process is designed to maintain integrity and confidentiality, reflecting the excellence and commitment of the women we honor. We are proud of this rigorous process that underscores the Hall of Fame's mission to celebrate and amplify the legacy of women entrepreneurs in North Carolina. #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #NCHallOfFame #WomenEmpowerment #NCWBOHOF

Every year, the NC Women Business Owners Hall of Fame celebrates the incredible achievements of women entrepreneurs across North Carolina. But did you know that the winners are not chosen by board members, the event committee, or current inductees? Instead, a dedicated, independent Selection Committee chosen each year and chaired by our Board Treasurer Johnny Bass, rigorously reviews each nomination. Here's a glimpse into our comprehensive selection process: 🔍 Confidential Evaluation: Each committee member privately reviews and evaluates nominees based on each nominee’s body of work, entrepreneurial success, advocacy, and community involvement. 🗳️ Multi-Round Voting: Through multiple rounds of confidential voting, nominees are carefully considered. An "Evident Selection" requires a minimum of four votes from the seven voting members, ensuring only the most outstanding candidates are inducted. 🌟 Diverse Representation: The committee is also charged with reviewing each year’s class as a whole, ensuring that it represents a variety of industries, communities, and demographics in order to accurately reflect the diversity and strength of women's entrepreneurship in NC. The process is designed to maintain integrity and confidentiality, reflecting the excellence and commitment of the women we honor. We are proud of this rigorous process that underscores the Hall of Fame's mission to celebrate and amplify the legacy of women entrepreneurs in North Carolina. #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #NCHallOfFame #WomenEmpowerment #NCWBOHOF

4 Days Left to Join Board Women, and only 1 space remains for Cohort 1! "When you work alone, it’s easy to get stuck in the ‘I’ll do it later’ loop. ⏰ I know, as do many other women, that when you're working on your business procrastination is a sneaky companion! 😈 Let's face it, it's a proper sneaky colleague, who you need to kick off the team! With Board Women, you’ll have a group to give you that gentle nudge when needed and that boost of mega energy to keep you soaring! 4 days left to lock in the discount and leave procrastination behind for good!" Please be quick otherwise you may need to wait till Cohort number 2 starts. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/epMaskMB #4DaysLeft #StopProcrastinating #AccountabilityCircle

Our members believe so strongly in what March Women - Women in M&A is building, they have voluntarily funded membership fees to enable other women to join. This generosity inspired the formal launch of our Catalyst Fund earlier this year. Together with those member contributions, 10% of every corporate membership fee goes towards funding full annual memberships. We recently ran the first application process for a Catalyst membership and would like to thank all of the applicants for their time and effort in making their submissions, and their insightful comments - the following is a selection from a number of our applicants: ✭ "I experienced first-hand ...how diverse and encouraging the women are from March Women." ✭"Due to my background, I do not have a personal network of solicitors/other experts/potential clients. In light of this, I can sometimes feel out of place at networking events which impacts my confidence and how I come across to others." ✭ "The group’s emphasis on collaborating and supporting each other, fits perfectly with my ambitions of my career." ✭"...whilst I’m ambitious and hard working, I have been described as too modest and I often don’t feel comfortable advocating for myself. Being a member of a community such as March Women appears to be a great opportunity to overcome that." ✭ "I noticed that everyone genuinely wanted to lift each other up." ✭"I have attended a March Women event and due to the focused/ smaller group of individuals I found it much easier to talk to people and to feel part of a group." ✭ "I had a great time when I joined the March Women's event and in addition to obtaining valuable advice for my professional career, I also had a great laugh with everyone!" It was a difficult task deciding who to award the first Catalyst membership to... so we awarded two! So it's a warm welcome to our newest members Charlotte Lang and Lowri Roberts - we very much look forward to you being part of the March Women community. _______________________ The Catalyst Membership opens twice a year, with applications for the next cohort launching in December 2024 for membership commencing 1st February 2025. This cohort was specifically for junior M&A lawyers (at the request of the sponsor) but the next one will a reflection of our broader M&A community.

💼 October is National Women’s Small Business Month, where we celebrate the incredible achievements of women entrepreneurs who drive innovation, create jobs, and inspire change. With over 14 million (and growing) women owned small businesses (WOSBs) in the United States, we can’t help but admire the outstanding progress that women have made in modern times. In fact, the National Women’s Business Center (NWBC) reports, “14 million women-owned businesses make up 39.1 percent of all U.S. businesses—a 13.6 percent increase from 2019 to 2023— and they are coming out of the pandemic stronger than the 2008 financial crisis, especially those owned by women of color.” 💪 At Cynuria, we’re proud to support and work at and alongside women entrepreneurs, including our own CEO, Houri Tamizifar who leads with excellence. Her leadership continues to pave the way for a diverse and dynamic business landscape. Join us in celebrating the creativity and leadership of WOSBs by tagging a woman-owned business you admire! Let’s keep empowering young women to dream big and build even bigger! 💡✨ For more information about WOSBs and to read NWBC’s report, explore the link below: https://buff.ly/47ULp0j #CynuriaConsulting #NationalWomensSmallBusinessMonth #SupportSmallBusinesses #WOSB #WomanOwnedSmallBusiness #Innovation #Inclusivity

👭 Feeling isolated as a woman creating or running a business? It’s time to break free from that isolation and embrace the power of collaboration! 🔗 Pre-register for Board Women and join a community where accountability circles become your personal board of directors. I created Board Women to help you take action, hold you accountable, and celebrate every win—big or small. 🌱 Imagine the possibilities when you have a circle of women advocating for you, pushing you to be your best, and reminding you that being you is more than enough. Let’s create better results, together! 📅 Don’t wait—pre-register now and be part of something extraordinary. Together, we’re unstoppable! 💥 🔗 https://lnkd.in/epMaskMB #WomenInBusiness #Accountability #Support #BoardWomen #TakeAction #WomenEntrepreneurs #GrowthMindset

There are many great reasons for joining the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) But don't take my word for it. Join this webinar with Ruth Lambert and Christine Steele to learn from them just why being a member of the #FSB is a no-brainer.

Leveraging Women's Business Centers and Veteran Business Outreach Centers for Federal Contracting; With the assistance of Women's Business Centre's (WBCs) and Veteran Business Outreach Centre's (VBOCs), discover the keys to securing additional government contracts. In this video, we deconstruct the potent resources that these center's provide to all small businesses, regardless of whether they are women-owned, veteran-owned, or simply seeking new opportunities in the federal sector. Discover the potential of personalized counselling, networking events, and direct connections with federal purchasers to advance your business. Discover the reasons why consulting with a WBC or VBOC counsellor could be the catalyst for your success in federal contracting. Begin the process of establishing valuable relationships that can result in long-term growth by watching now! Email; ajay@indocan.info ⚡Stay updated with us; CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: www.fedgovcon.ca 📌 HASHTAGS #GovernmentContracts #FederalProcurement #ProposalWritingServices #RFPResponses #RFQPreparation #SAMRegistration #CapabilityStatementDesign #BidProposalServices #GrantWritingServices #SmallBusinessCertifications #WOSBCertification #SDVOSBCertification #MinorityBusinessCertification #ComplianceConsulting #NAICSCodes #CAGECodeApplication #GovernmentContractingAgency #BusinessDevelopmentStrategy #TechnicalProposalWriting #FederalContractingOpportunities #TenderResponsePreparation #ContractComplianceReview #BusinessPlanDevelopment #GrantApplications #SubcontractingOpportunities #ProcurementStrategyConsulting #NonprofitFundingSupport #LLCRegistrationServices #RFIPreparation #BusinessCertificationsForGovernmentContracts #MarketResearchForGovernmentBids #ProposalReviewAndEditing #StrategicPositioningForContracts #CompetitiveAnalysisForRFPs #BrandingForCapabilityStatements #CostAnalysisForProposals #ContractResearchServices #FederalContractingStrategy #ProposalDifferentiationTactics #HealthcareSectorContracts #ITSectorContracts #JanitorialContracts #LogisticsIndustryBids #MarketingMaterialsForProposals #ProposalProofreadingServices #WomenOwnedBusinessCertifications #VeteranOwnedBusinessGuidance #GovernmentContractOpportunityIdentification #TailoredProposalDevelopment https://lnkd.in/gmSEgJ4w